kuchagiza
koo-chah-GEE-zah
How to say it
Swahilikuchagizakoo-chah-GEE-zahsoon
Englishto spur, to boost, to stimulatesoon
Frenchstimuler, favoriser, encouragersoon
Meaning
To push something to grow faster or become stronger, such as development, trade or a campaign; also to encourage or fuel something.
Good to know
Takes what is boosted as object: kuchagiza maendeleo, to spur development; kuchagiza ukuaji wa uchumi, to boost economic growth. The passive kuchagizwa na means to be driven by. A newer word, common in Tanzanian media.
Examples
- Barabara mpya itachagiza biashara kati ya mikoa.The new road will boost trade between the regions.
- Serikali inataka kuchagiza uwekezaji katika kilimo.The government wants to spur investment in agriculture.
- Tamasha hilo lilichagiza utalii wa ndani.The festival stimulated domestic tourism.
Not yet checked by a native speaker.